Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his players to do their best to reach the Champions League final as they prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.

In the first round, the Gunners lost 0-1 at the Emirates Stadium. This time, Arsenal will not only face the pressure of a comeback, but will also be missing several key players, including Gabriel, Havertz, Jorginho and other core players who will not be able to play. The good news is that Thomas Partey will return in time to strengthen the midfield.

Despite the limited lineup, Arteta is still full of fighting spirit. In an interview with ESPN, he said: "We have to give everything for this game. That is the opportunity you crave to reach the Champions League final. At this time, you have to fight for it with all your life."

Talking about the first leg, Arteta revealed his mixed feelings when he walked into the player tunnel that night: "I saw Takehiro Tomiyasu was injured, Calafiori was injured, Gabriel was injured, Havertz, Jesus, Thomas, Jorginho were all injured, they were our first-line players."

"But I still saw the team trying their best on the court, and that gave me goose bumps. We did a great job, and the victory or defeat of that game was really a matter of millimeters. It was just luck that was not on our side."

“That’s why I remain very optimistic.”

The Gunners last reached the Champions League final in 2006. This time, they are close to the dream again. Arteta used the most sincere words to ignite the fighting spirit of the whole team. If Arsenal want to avoid falling into the script of "European dream shattered" again, they must set off a reversal storm in Paris.